Re: Success in Screenwriting without living in HW
Just to chime in real quick in re: to why being present in LA is important, cuz I don't think anyone said this part.
But as much as Skype, conference calls, and whatever communication strategies bring our world closer. Don't forget what you're asking as a writer.
You are asking a production company or a studio to invest millions of dollars into something. It's not just about you and the assignment -- it's about the long road ahead that hopefully leads to a completed film released across the world.
They want to sit across from you and look you in the eye and know that you're the right person for it. So that will likely never change. They are always going to want as much direct contact as they can get. Because giving you assignment is likely the least expensive step in what they are about to embark on. You have to be present and available so they feel good about their investment as much as anything.
Just to chime in real quick in re: to why being present in LA is important, cuz I don't think anyone said this part.
But as much as Skype, conference calls, and whatever communication strategies bring our world closer. Don't forget what you're asking as a writer.
You are asking a production company or a studio to invest millions of dollars into something. It's not just about you and the assignment -- it's about the long road ahead that hopefully leads to a completed film released across the world.
They want to sit across from you and look you in the eye and know that you're the right person for it. So that will likely never change. They are always going to want as much direct contact as they can get. Because giving you assignment is likely the least expensive step in what they are about to embark on. You have to be present and available so they feel good about their investment as much as anything.
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